Kaitlyn Allen, a reader of Jason’s newsletter, writes in because her start-up is closing.  Instead, she shared something far more surprising and far more useful. In this episode, the conversation instead highlights an empowering way to turn fear of failure into something else. Something that can power your next big innovation. 

When someone says something nice, do you have a hard time just saying thank you? Yeah, so does Nicole. In this episode Jason and Nicole dig into why it can be so hard to just say “thank you” and actually enjoy praise. They break down awkward deflections and why your first instinct may be to downplay your own wins. If you’ve found yourself saying “Oh no, stop!” This episode is for you!

Who actually wants the work you put into the world and how do you know whose work is worth listening to? This week, Jason opens the mailbag to take on both sides of that puzzle. From standing out in the noisy world of creators, to reentering the workforce with confidence, to figuring out whose advice is actually worth trusting, Jason breaks down the real questions behind the questions - what work matters and why?

One in three people admit that they've felt like their partner was holding them back. If you've found yourself in that situation, what should you do? Today, Jason and Nicole talk about times they've felt like they've downplayed their achievements to loved ones, and what that has meant for the future of the relationship.

What do The New York Times and Notion have in common? A lot more than you’d think. They’re both proof of a pattern that quietly runs the world. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Suddenly, change makes more sense, opportunities reveal themselves, and that next move you need to make might just become obvious.

In case you missed it, New York Times Opinion released a video originally titled, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" that featured a debate on the different qualities men and women bring to the workplace. Today, Jason and Nicole are NOT debating that, because they are in agreement: women did not ruin the workplace. Instead, they explore how deeply leaders should engage with their team’s personal lives, and Nicole reflects on her own experiences navigating gendered expectations in leadership.

We all have something we’re bad at. But maybe that’s not the problem. In this episode, we explore how your weaknesses might actually highlight your greatest strengths. Discover why focusing on fixing your flaws may not be the best use of your energy and where you should be spending your time instead.

Today's caller is a personal trainer who wants help growing her social media audience so that she can find new clients. Jason and Nicole tell her she's looking for the solution to her problem in all the wrong places. Instead, they give her the client acquisition cheat code that anyone can use at home.

Someone once told you to reach out, and you meant to. You thought about it, replayed the conversation in your head, and then never did it. In this episode, Jason explains why we hold ourselves back and what happens when we finally follow through. The correct follow-up can open doors.  

Is the "work wife" and "work husband" culture inappropriate? Today, Jason and Nicole untangle a viral Reddit "work wife" story gone wrong and weigh-in on whether they think the "work spouse" nickname should get fired.